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How to get fromMattoon to Iowa Cityby train, bus, car, taxi or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Mattoon to Iowa City by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    8h 50m
    $50–100

  2. Drive 271.7 mi

    1. Drive from Mattoon to Iowa Citycar car 271.7 mi
    5h 17m
    $50–72

  3. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Mattoon to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane DEC - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 15m

  4. Train, bus via Champaign

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 50m
    $57–123

  5. Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane CMI - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 34m

  6. Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane CMI - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 40m
    $88–386

Mattoon to Iowa City by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Mattoon, IL, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mattoon to Iowa City. However, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to Chicago Bus Station, then take the bus to Iowa City. Alternatively, you can drive from Mattoon to Iowa City in around 5h 17m.

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